Memphis Grizzlies at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

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The Memphis Grizzlies (10-19) visit the Denver Nuggets (22-10) on Thursday night. Tip from Ball Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Denver leads 1-0

The Grizzlies are on a 4-game win streak since G Ja Morant returned from suspension. Their most recent victory was a 116-115 overtime win at the New Orleans Pelicans to cover as 4.5-point underdogs. Morant led all scorers with 31 points while G Desmond Bane added 27. Memphis shot 43.3% from the field in the win.

Denver has won 5 games in a row after taking down the Golden State Warriors 120-114, failing to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite. G Jamal Murray scored a game-high 28 points, and C Nikola Jokic added 26 and 14 rebounds for a double-double while shooting 18 of 18 from the free-throw line. F Michael Porter Jr. (19 points and 10 rebounds) and F Aaron Gordon (16 and 10) also had double-doubles in the win.

Grizzlies at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Nuggets -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +7.5 (-110) | Nuggets -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Grizzlies at Nuggets key injuries

Grizzlies

C Steven Adams (knee) out
F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
G Luke Kennard (knee) out
G Ja Morant (illness) questionable
G Derrick Rose (hamstring) out

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (face, hand) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Grizzlies at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 113, Grizzlies 103

Moneyline

PASS.

Denver (-300) is 12-2 at home this season, but there is no value on it at this price.

Against the spread

LEAN DENVER -7.5 (-110).

While Memphis has been on a streak recently, including 3-0 in its last 3 road games, it will not be able to keep up against Denver with Morant (illness) questionable. The Nuggets are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games. With multiple players proving they are capable of stepping up, they should deal with Gordon’s absence in stride and pick up a dominant home victory.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 224.5 (-110).

The Grizzlies have a 12-17 Over record this season, while the Nuggets have an 11-20-1 Over record. Memphis has hit the Under in 4 of its last 6 games, while Denver has hit the Under in 7 of its last 10 and has held opponents to under 106 points in 5 of its last 8.

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